Suzanne is a psychotherapist and mindfulness instructor in private practice. She has worked in the mental health and human services field for over 10 years helping clients with a variety of clinical disorders and complex difficulties. Suzanne has also worked with human rights organizations, with disadvantaged and refugee communities, the working poor, welfare recipients, and 'at-risk' children and youth. She is the former executive director for the Colorado Friends of Tibet and in 2002, co-founded a non-profit Tibetan refugee sponsorship organization, Mt. Kailash Foundation. Suzanne holds Bachelor's degrees in Human Development and Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a Master's in Transpersonal Counseling from the Naropa Institute. She is a member of the Association for Humanistic Psychology and the USA Association of Body Psychotherapy. For the last decade she has studied with Buddhist masters from Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan and other spiritual teachers. In 1999 she completed post-graduate training and certification in Somatic Therapy and began extensive study of Schema Therapy, Naikan, and various ancient and modern healing techniques.

Suzanne developed Integral Transformative Therapy as an application of integral theory and practice in her work, inspired by Ken Wilber, Robert Kegan, Don Beck, Allan Combs, Jenny Wade, and others and by George Leonard and Michael Murphy's idea of Integral Transformative Practice as detailed in their book, The Life We Are Given. Suzanne is currently teaching a class through the extended studies department at the Naropa University called, Exploring and Healing our Body Memory.

To her clients, Suzanne offers an eclectic background from her education, continuous study and training, work experience, personal healing journey and spiritual path over the last twenty years.

Areas of Specialization:

• Physical - Weight Issues, Muscular/Skeletal Problems, Female Issues, Digestion/Constipation, Diet, NIA, Yoga
  
  
• Mental – Self-Defeating Schemas, Self Esteem, Confidence, Clarity, Focus, Creativity, Motivation
  
  
• Emotional - Anger, Fear, Trauma, Guilt, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Insomnia
  
  
• Spiritual - Faith and Trust, Forgiveness, Evolution and Life Purpose
  
  
• Life Transitions - Moving, Divorce, Job Changes, Losses, Relationships

How I Work

I work within the integral principles and incorporate a broad perspective of potent wisdom to meet my clients needs on each level. In session, I provide a skilled presence and emotional attitude that knows and lives by the integral principles. This mind set and therapeutic approach appreciates the multidimensional aspects of each client, allowing the freedom and aliveness of their thoughts, feelings and impulses to move freely into full consciousness. I encourage my clients to source and maintain regular practices, both inner and outer, to enact movement, growth, connection and balance, within and between, their body, mind, soul and spirit. This might include establishing adherence to a healthier diet, practicing yoga and daily mindfulness meditation, starting a regular exercise program such as NIA, weight training, or cycling, and cultivating deeper cultural and social connections.

I consider the symptoms and presenting problems of each client of primary importance, as well as the relationship we develop, based on a common ground of understanding, trust and respect. I also place importance on creating a sacred environment, providing my clients with an atmosphere of safety, beauty, freedom and self-discovery.